Apply the painters tape around the edges if needed.
Chalk painting a coffee table.
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So it really depends on how watered down you want the white to be.
Sand in between the coats to ensure a smooth finish.
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This table has two coats of provence blue.
For furniture that will be heavily used such as coffee tables the setting time for the wax is 2 3 weeks.
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So then i added in a little bit more water.
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I started with a 2 to 1 ration of paint to water and decided the white was too thick.
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But this is not an exact science.
Prep the surface by cleaning it real well with a lint free brush and sanding with a fine grit sandpaper.
It s kind of scary but it wipes back easily the dark wax is what makes the details of the wood stand out and makes it look aged.
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Then a coat of clear wax.
Then a coat of dark wax.
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The recommended mixture is 3 parts paint to one part water.
I ve been thinking about getting a coffee table for my living room for a while now but just haven t wanted to spend the money to buy a new one.
Use a bristle brush or round brush to apply the chalk paint.
If you get overeager though and you find a water ring on your chalk painted item you can clean it with soapy water and easily repaint or buff it out with some more wax.